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The history — long and short — of photo enforcement
Photo-enforcement cameras have provided news outlets with plenty of conflict to report in recent months, but controversy over the systems isn’t really all that new — the United States has... […]
State buildings on Adams ‘tagged’ repeatedly with graffiti
The 1800 block of W. Adams Street has recently been a favorite target of “tag” graffiti artists. In one week, four reports of graffiti were filed with Arizona Capitol Police,... […]
University students, presidents protest big hits to higher ed
Christopher Kiefer joined the crowd — some 2,000 Arizona college students protesting proposed budget cuts to state universities.He carried a sign that stated “no more cuts.” It showed Lilliputian-size lawmakers... […]
AZ residents value schools; tell your legislators
Arizona citizens value our schools and the education that our children receive, and our state budget should reflect that value.In this time of economic crisis and a state budget deficit,... […]
AZ utilities plan to expand efficiency programs
Federal stimulus package includes $30 billion in additional funding
Pullen campaigns for national GOP slot
Fresh off winning a second term as chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, Randy Pullen will quickly transition to running for another office as he seeks election as treasurer of... […]
Freshman lawmaker says major tax reform will have to wait
A freshman Republican from Tucson, Rep Vic Williams seems somewhat overwhelmed by the budget process. He says he didn’t fully understand the technical aspects leading up to a special session... […]
Changes coming for bill on state Treasurer’s legal counsel
Crump says amendment needed after House committee hearing
Hernandez recommended as Gallardo replacement
The panel tasked with nominating three people to replace a Democratic lawmaker who resigned days before the legislative session began has gone a step further and singled out which of... […]
Bennett sworn in as secretary of state
In the same crowded hall where Jan Brewer took her oath as secretary of state six years ago, former Senate President Ken Bennett was officially sworn in as her replacement.About... […]
Final vote expected today on budget fix
House Appropriations Committee Chairman John Kavanagh oversees a Jan. 29 hearing on a 2009 budget fix pushed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats. Lawmakers are getting ready to vote on the... […]
Eckerstrom surprises Bivens, takes over as Dem chairman
It was certainly the political surprise of the year thus far when, on Jan. 24, Don Bivens walked into the Wyndam Hotel in downtown Phoenix as the unchallenged head of... […]
